[2014-07-01] B.B. King "The Life Of Riley" documentary on DVD and Blu-ray (MVD)

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Jun 08, 2014 1:37 pm

Product Description
The only documentary ever done on this last of the blues legends. Narrated by Morgan Freeman, directed by Jon Brewer this visually stunning picture has an astounding list of contributors (aside from King himself) , Bono, Eric Clapton, Bruce Willis, Bonnie Raitt, Dr John , Keith Richards, Bill Wyman and appearances by Mick Jagger and President Obama. This is a no holds barred, powerful feature that explores how a black cotton picker from Mississippi turned his life around, battled against all the odds and unrelenting racism to overcome even the toughest critics. Filmed on location all over America as well as in the United Kingdom, this picture brings to life the heat and gin-soaked plantations where it all began. With the full cooperation of the BB King Museum, owners of vaults and archives so precious and immense, that several trips had to be made to America to revisit the collection and partake of its many gems. Prejudice and segregation has stained the lives of countless black person and BB 'Riley' King made sure that through his music, he never allowed it to mar his spirit. This is the essence of the story that makes an astoundingly beautiful film; extremely informative and visually captivating.

Track Listing

How Blue Can You Get (Live)
Chains + Things
The Thrill Is Gone
Need Your Love
Sweet 16
When Love Comes To Town
See That My Grave Is Kept Clean (Live)
Blues Boy Tune
Messy But Good
On My Word Of Honour
Tired Of Your Jive
And lots more!

Special Features

Live at the Albert Hall 'See that my grave is kept clean'
Live at the Albert Hall 'Thrill has gone' including special guests Ronnie Wood, Susan Tedeshci, Derek Trucks, Mick Hucknell & Slash
Bonus Interviews from Buddy Guy, Mick Hucknall & Ronnie Wood, Bonnie Raitt, Derek Trucks, Bobby Bland, Walter Trout, Susan Tedeschi, Carlos Santana, Joe Bonamassa, Dr John, John Mayall, Slash, Leon Russell

DVD (Jul 01, 2014)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IYLX4B4/?tag=imwan-20

Blu-ray (Jun 17, 2014)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00IYLWSP2/?tag=imwan-20

Linda · **Posted:** Sun Jun 08, 2014 1:45 pm

ranasakawa · 26 Jan 2007

Yet another DVD must get !

I'm going to buy some Amazon cards before I fly back to Australia.

Smiff · 10 Aug 2006

I named my daughter after him. I can't wait to get this and watch it with her.

[2014-07-01] B.B. King "The Life Of Riley" documentary on DVD and Blu-ray (MVD)

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